PowerBook 540: Identifying Global Village Modem Configs

This article describes how to identify whether a Global Village Modem was bundled from Apple with a PowerBook 540 Computer, or whether it was purchased separately.
Configuration with Modem Installed by Apple
Part Number And DescriptionLast 3 Digits Of Serial Number
M3120LL/A CPU PowerBook 540 12/2402SZ
M3121LL/A CPU PowerBook 540c 12/3202T0 (0=zero)

Configuration Without Modem
Part Number And DescriptionLast 3 Digits Of Serial Number
M2807LL/A CPU PowerBook 540 4/24028Q
M2809LL/A CPU PowerBook 540c 4/32028V
M1845LL/A CPU PowerBook 520 4/160154
M2597LL/A CPU PowerBook 520c 4/1601XN


How to distinguish a modem if it has been removed from the PowerBook:

A modem which was configured at the Apple factory will have a small Apple logo on the modem and the DAA.

A modem that was purchased retail will NOT have the Apple logo on the modem or the DAA.

Published Date: Feb 19, 2012